Shing-Tung YauHarvard University

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Abstract

Einstein’s theory of general relativity is based on the desire to merge the newly developed theory of special relativity and Newton’s theory of gravity. He accomplished this daunting task in 1915. Most physicists consider this to be the most creative
work in science in the history of mankind. This talk will explain some part of this theory.